18: What Other Surprises Is Rex Heuermann Hiding?

In a recent episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, Tony Brueski
hosts a thought-provoking discussion with Robin Dreeke, retired
FBI Special Agent and former Counterintelligence Behavioral
Analysis Program Chief. Their conversation centers around Rex
Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach killer. It delves into the
intricate layers of Heuermann's crimes, the potential links to
other unsolved murders, and the possible evidence yet to be
unearthed.
 
Dreeke starts by considering that Heuermann could be tied to
other unsolved serial murders across the country. Despite the
growing evidence against Heuermann, Dreeke argues that it's
essential to remain open to new developments in the case. He
says, "I'm less focused... on the realm of 'Hey, what else can we
tie him to?'". Dreeke predicts more victims may be discovered in
other states and emphasizes the need to remain vigilant.
 
Given the magnitude of the investigation and Heuermann's
suspected connections to other areas, the retired FBI agent
expresses fear about what additional evidence might be
discovered. "Recently, they went through in South Carolina and
took a look at his avalanches that were on his brothers and his
property acres and acres and acres. I'm scared to see what
they're going to find there," he says.
 
Dreeke shares insights into Heuermann's pattern of crimes,
indicating the suspect's high level of sophistication in
disposing of bodies. He describes Heuermann's choice of remote,
untraveled areas for body disposal and his tendency to choose
victims who wouldn't be immediately missed. Dreeke hints that
Heuermann's disturbing trademarks, such as missing shoes and
strangulation, suggest sexual fetishes. He suggests law
enforcement should map out where Heuermann lived and traveled and
look for other potential victims with similar trademarks.
 
Regarding serial killers changing their style, Dreeke admits that
he's unsure but suggests it might be possible. Using the example
of the BTK killer, who managed to dampen his murderous tendencies
with deviant behaviors, Dreeke theorizes that Heuermann might
have used similar tactics. He mentions the Jersey case, where the
killer targeted sex workers but did not necessarily murder them
all. "I think what we'll probably uncover and probably see is
that there's going to hopefully come out other witnesses and
other people that have had interactions with him in a sexual
context that he didn't murder," he says.
 
Brueski and Dreeke's conversation shines a light on the
complexities of the investigation into Heuermann's alleged
crimes. As more evidence surfaces and additional connections to
unsolved murders are explored, it is clear that the true extent
of Rex Heuermann's murderous reign may yet be revealed.
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